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Get ready for a week of standout new releases hitting shelves May 6, 2025! Fiction lovers can dive into Fredrik Backman’s heartfelt My Friends, Carley Fortune’s swoony One Golden Summer, and Aaron John Curtis’s gritty debut Old School Indian. Nonfiction fans won’t want to miss Nate Bargatze’s hilarious Big Dumb Eyes, Lizzie Wade’s thought-provoking Apocalypse, or Tom Genoways’ wild ride through Tequila Wars. Audiobook listeners can also look forward to a new edition of Fahrenheit 451, narrated by Penn Badgley.
Starting a book club is a wonderful way to connect with fellow readers, explore diverse literature, and engage in enriching discussions. Explore our concise guide to establishing your own book club.
I didn’t open The Bookmatters alone. We did.
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d willingly have another business partner, I would have laughed (maybe cried) and dramatically sworn on a stack of first editions that it would never happen. Been there, done that, got the emotional battle scars. But, well… here we are.
Because then there was Isa.
Since day one, she’s run The Bookmatters like she owned it. And now? She actually does.
Running a bookstore isn’t exactly a get-rich-quick scheme (shocking, I know), but somehow, this team—Isa, Bailey, Kenzie, and Jordan—turned our little shop into something thriving, magical, and completely ours.
So, yeah. The girl who once vowed she’d never have another business partner? Turns out, she was dead wrong. This was the easiest and best decision I’ve ever made.
Moral of the story? Never say never.
Spring is in the air, and so are freshly released books! March 2025 is bringing a fantastic lineup of new fiction and nonfiction titles to The Bookmatters ready to shake up your TBR pile. Whether you’re craving a heart-pounding thriller, a sweeping historical epic, or a thought-provoking memoir, this month’s releases have something for every kind of reader.
February may be the shortest month of the year, but we made every page count! From dark thrillers that kept us up at night to romantic fantasy escapes, the Bookmatters team had a wildly varied reading list—proving once again that no two book lovers read alike. Whether you’re looking for a gripping mystery, a thought-provoking literary novel, or a fantastical adventure, we’ve got plenty of recommendations to share.
If you're an avid book lover, you probably share some common habits that make reading such a magical part of your life. From visiting bookstores regularly and organizing your overflowing TBR pile, to collecting bookish merch and reading multiple books at once, being a book lover is a lifestyle. Whether it's quoting your favorite lines, re-reading beloved books, or obsessing over book sales, these habits unite book lovers in their passion for literature. Check out these 20 things every book lover does and see how many resonate with you!